Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested an Indian businessman, Gupta Ravi Kumar, and three other Nigerian accomplices in connection with the interception of 2,248,000 pills of tramadol (200mg/225mg) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. Naija News reports that NDLEA, in a statement issued on Sunday by the Director, Media and … Continue reading “NDLEA Intercepts Tramadol Worth ₦3.9 Billion At Lagos Airport, Arrest Indian Businessman, Three Others”
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has dismissed allegations by world record holder, Tobi Amusan, that Nigerian athletes were handed poor-quality kits at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, insisting that the hurdler received the same items as her teammates and even enjoyed preferential treatment. Naija News reports that Tobi Amusan had on Friday night … Continue reading “AFN Breaks Silence On Tobi Amusan’s ‘Nylon Bag Kits’”
How Your Bad Habits Affect Your Health ‘Crack’ Your Knuckles It doesn’t just annoy your friends and co-workers — it may not be very good for you, either. A substance called synovial fluid keeps your joints moving easily. The sound your knuckles make when they “crack” comes when you pop tiny bubbles in that fluid. … Continue reading “14 Bad Habits That Affect Your Health”
💸 Nigeria’s Export of Corruption: From Randall Avenue to London Mansions The recent revelation of General Jeremiah Useni’s phantom “Tali Shani” property in London is not an isolated embarrassment. It’s a chapter in Nigeria’s long history of leaders looting the treasury and laundering the proceeds into foreign mansions. Here are some infamous examples 👇 1. … Continue reading “Nigeria’s Export of Corruption: From Randall Avenue to London Mansions”
By Niyi Okiri The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, NAPPS; Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, and other stakeholders are finalising plans to mobilise teachers for a Guinness World Record attempt that will see 60,000 teachers gather at the Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS, in Lagos, for the landmark ‘Let There be Teachers’ Conference, scheduled … Continue reading “NAPPS, teachers target Guinness World Record”
….Backs Gbenga Hashim By Seotan Oluwabunmi ADO-EKITI—A political support group in Ekiti State has cautioned the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, against zoning its 2027 presidential ticket, warning that such a move could weaken the party’s chances in the general elections. The group, under the aegis of Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Solidarity Movement, declared its rejection of the … Continue reading “Ekiti group cautions PDP against zoning”
By Juliet Umeh Malaysia-Lifestyle and wellness company, QNET, has warned that Nigeria risked losing out on the rapidly expanding $167.7 billion global direct selling industry due to scams and lack of legislation. Speaking at the company’s 27th anniversary carnival in Malaysia, with the theme: “Together We Rise,” QNET’s Chief Marketing Officer, Kuna Trevor, highlighted the sector’s … Continue reading “Scammers: Nigeria missing $167.7bn global direct selling market — QNET”
…Lists achievements The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has revealed how its contract amendment with service providers during the just concluded 2025 Hajj prevented waste of fund as well as reduction of fares for pilgrims. He also outlined a series of landmark achievements recorded under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing the 2025 … Continue reading “How NAHCON achieved reduction in Hajj fare —Chairman”
By Sola Ogundipe Young and emerging physicians in Nigeria and Africa at large have been charged to focus on excellence first before chasing financial fortunes or the exploits of the Japa phenomenon. Giving the charge during the opening of the Cohort 4 kickoff meeting of the Dr Abayomi Ajayi Physicians Mentoring Programme in Lagos, a … Continue reading “Redefine success by excellence not location, Ajayi charges young physicians”
…Turns emergency bills into preventive subscriptions By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s healthcare system is staring at a silent crisis. More than 20 million citizens are above the age of 60, yet fewer than 200 certified geriatricians serve this population. That leaves roughly one doctor for every 100,000 seniors. With the elderly population set to double by … Continue reading “Crisis to care: Gerocare reinvents elderly healthcare in Nigeria”